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YK09 UWP

2009 Citroen C4

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,873 mi
Last recorded114,873 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen C467,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 UWP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 114,873 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 114,871 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 108,355 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded coil springs have corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2021 108,336 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively hybrid type wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak leaking oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv boot insecure clip broken on outer part of boot leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 215/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked above rear view mirror (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in inner tread block of tyre pressure low ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded coil springs have corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective below legal limit badly cracked ()

Pass 11 Feb 2020 102,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement antiroll bar d rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the edges 215/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 93,156 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 78,170 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 63,275 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 51,510 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 42,487 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 35,113 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 35,113 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 28,369 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 21,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Citroen C4?

Based on 3,110,282 MOT tests across 237,183 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,034
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
237,183
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68,682
Stop lamp not working 57,397
position lamp(s) not working 51,823
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46,041
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 39,505
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YK09 UWP is a 2009 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2009 Citroen C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 67,988 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 68,682 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK09 UWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C4 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Citroen C4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YK09 UWP is a 2009 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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